Length is the trail as the Forest Service maps it, not a trip distance. Hike out and back and you will cover it twice; check the shape of the route before you count on the figure.
This record is a snapshot of U.S. Forest Service data retrieved on 2026-07-09. It does not reflect current closures, conditions, or seasonal orders. Check with the local ranger district before you go.
Elevation
High point
About 11,950 ft
Low point
About 10,050 ft
Estimates, derived from USGS elevation data sampled along the USFS-mapped route, computed 2026-07-10. We have not measured these figures in the field.
Access points
Listed on Recreation.gov and matched to this trail by name and location, retrieved 2026-07-10. We have not visited or verified these access points.
Cross Mountain Trailhead
Set your ZIP or use your location for drive times to these access points.
Plan a day on this trail
A day here means a typical grade of 12 to 20%, inside a managed hiker season that runs June 1 through October 31. Tell the Trip Builder where you are headed and it assembles a day-specific kit with weather, daylight, and terrain in mind.